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ADHD – The Real Deal
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events EVERY MONTH, WE HOST EVENTS FOR FAMILIES CALLED ‘IN THE KNOW’. WE WATCH A VIDEO AND SHARE EXPERIENCES AND STRATEGIES THAT HELP IN THE HARD MOMENTS. WE HELP FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING OUR UNDERSTANDING AND CONNECTION WITH OUR KIDS. Join us in watching a video presentation by Dr. Duncan, […]
It’s Never Too Late: Healing Parent-Child Relational Stress Using Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
With Dr. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D. Adele Lafrance, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, scientist, and developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the field of psychotherapy, emotion and health, including a clinical manual to support families published by the American Psychological Association. She has also written a popular […]
Building Connection With Our Kids When It Feels Impossible
An honest conversation with parents and caregivers who are struggling to connect with their kids. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Join FamilySmart Parent Peer Support Workers and we will share strategies to build, and rebuild, connections even when it is complex. This conversation is facilitated by parents with lived experience. Diane […]
The ABCs of Substance Use and Connecting With Our Kids
Talking about substance use with our kids is important, but we don’t always know how. Join us for a conversation with Senior Associates of Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor, and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using. We will focus on the importance of our […]
It’s Never Too Late: Healing Parent-Child Relational Stress Using Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events When we experience relationship challenges with our children, it can be stressful for all involved, leaving parents confused, frustrated, even walking on eggshells. This one-hour presentation will provide techniques to support parents to heal relational ruptures with kids and teens using an emotion-focused approach. Come together with other […]
Supporting a Loved One Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use: Education and Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Douglas College 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, CanadaSESSION INFO: « Back to all events Concurrent disorders are mental illness and substance use disorders that occur at the same time. When this happens with youth, parents and families may need help to make sense of the situation, communicate more effectively with their loved one, and to find the most appropriate service to assist […]
ADHD – The Real Deal
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us in watching a video by Dr. Duncan, who will dispel the many myths surrounding ADHD by presenting up to date scientific facts about cause, prevalence, diagnosis and treatment. He will explain how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does. Come together with other […]
Dr. Ross Greene – Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving From Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem-Solving
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join us for a presentation and Q & A with Dr. Ross Greene as he speaks about how Collaborative and Proactive Solutions can help us show our kids we care about them. Solving problems together creates connection and allows our children to be a part of finding […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s More Than Overwashing Your Hands
Living with OCD can present unique challenges that affect both our kids and us as families. For those living with it, simple tasks become overwhelming and disrupt daily life. Join us to discover ways to strengthen our understanding and support our kids living with OCD. Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation featuring Dr. Katherine McKenney, R. […]
ADHD – The Real Deal | Comox Valley
Mark Isfeld Secondary 1551 Lerwick Rd, Courtenay, BC, CanadaThere are many myths about ADHD and it can be hard to understand how to support our kids who have ADHD. Join us as we listen to Dr. Don Duncan, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, dispel the myths, learn how and why the ADHD brain works the way it does, and talk about medications for ADHD. […]
A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health | Agassiz
Kent Elementary School 7285 McCullough Rd, Agassiz, BC, CanadaHow much time should our kids spend on technology? How can we set boundaries that don’t create conflict? Learn some practical solutions to our everyday concerns and challenges around our kids’ use of screens and their mental health. Join us as we learn from Dr. Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellbeing and Productivity Researcher, Speaker, Author and […]
Supporting Safety at Home When Your Child Has a Mental Health Crisis
When our child or youth has had a mental health crisis, knowing how to keep them safe can be overwhelming. Our concerns can include suicidal thoughts, self-harming and aggression. Listen to this discussion about some ways that can help us talk to our kids about their safety at home. Victoria Keddis hosts a conversation with […]
